Transcript Hazwoper Regs #1 - Brownfields Toolbox

Regulations OVERVIEW
Instructional Goal
The participant will develop a better
understanding of how to read and
understand OSHA regulations and
related requirements that lead to a
safer work environment during
hazardous waste site activities.
REGULATION OVERVIEW
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHAct) went into effect on April 28,
1971.
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Employers must ensure that workers
have a safe and healthy environment.
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The OSHAct places responsibility on
employers and employees.
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The OSHAct resulted in the creation of
OSHA.
The Occupational Safety
and Health Act of 1970
Purpose is “...to assure so far as possible
every working man and woman in the
Nation safe and healthful working
conditions and to preserve our human
resources.”
General Duty Clause 5.(a)(1)
STANDARDS
General Industry
Maritime
Construction
Agriculture
Employee Rights
Be informed of your rights and responsibilities
 Review COPIES of appropriate OSHA
standards.....
 Request info on health and safety from
employer
 Receive adequate training and info on
workplace safety and health hazards
 Request an OSHA investigation
 Be advised of OSHA’s actions
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Employee Rights
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Have authorized employee rep. accompany
OSHA officer.
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Respond to OSHA officer questions
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Observe any monitoring.........
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Review injury/accident logs
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Request a closing discussion
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Submit a written request to NIOSH...
Employee Rights
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Object to an abatement (written, 15 days)
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Be notified by employer if there is a
variance
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Submit information or comment to OSHA
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Exercise your rights without fear
Employee Responsibilities
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Read OSHA poster
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Comply with standards
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Follow SOPs and wear required PPE
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Report hazardous conditions to supervisor
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Cooperate with OSHA
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Exercise OSHAct rights in responsible manner
Employer Responsibilities
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Report to nearest OSHA office within 8 hours
fatal accident or hospitalization of 3 or more
employees
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Post work related injuries yearly - Feb.
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Post OSHA poster in prominent place
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Cooperate with OSHA compliance officer
HAZARD COMMUNICATION
STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.1200
The employer’s Haz Com program must include:
 Conduct
a chemical inventory.
 Obtain and file MSDSs for all chemicals.
 Label all containers.
 Train employees about the hazards.
 The Haz Com program must be written
and available to employees.
Understanding OSHA Standards
ORIGIN OF OSHA STANDARDS
Consensus Standards
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Proprietary Standards
Pre-existing Federal Laws
Applicable OSHA Standards
OSHA enforces standards
issued under earlier Acts
where they apply
HORIZONTAL AND
VERTICAL STANDARDS
Horizontal Standards
General standards that apply to any employer
in any industry. i.e. - Fire protection
Vertical Standards
Standards relevant only to a particular industry.
i.e. - Construction standards
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Is a codification of the general and permanent
rules published in the Federal Register.
50 Titles
Chapters
Parts
REGULATIONS OVERVIEW
Code of Federal Regulations
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Labor: Protection of the worker (29)
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EPA:
Protection of the environment (40)
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DOT:
Protection during transportation of
hazardous materials (49)
COPIES OF STANDARDS
Federal Register - Subscriptions are available
from the Government Printing Office(GPO).
Code of Federal Regulations - Published
annually and available from the GPO.
OSHA CD-ROM - Electronic copy of text of
OSHA regulations, some documents, and technical
information from OSHA Computerized Information
System.
29 CFR 1910.110 (b) (13) (ii) (b) (7) (iii)
Code of
Title Fed. Reg. Part Section Paragraphs
29
CFR
1910 .110 (b) (13) (ii) (B) (7) (iii)
“Portable
containers shall not be taken into buildings
except as provided in paragraph (b)(6)(i) of this
section.”
*Standards promulgated before 1979 may be identified as
follows: 1910.304(f)(5)(iv)(f)(1). An italicized letter is used
instead of a capital one in the fourth set of parentheses.
Activity
CFR Paragraph Numbering System
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) ...
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) ...
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) ...
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) ...
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) ...
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) ...
Keys to Understanding
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Promulgated and published in the Federal
Register -- Preambles and comments
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Scope and Application -- 1st paragraph -read carefully
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Definitions
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Appendices - some mandatory, some
voluntary
Hazardous Material
Legislation
EPA defines
hazardous waste
as
“a hazardous
substance that
has no commercial
value”
Hazardous Material Legislation
Hazardous Waste Regulated by RCRA 1976
 Listed
Hazardous
Waste
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F-List: non-specific source
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K-List: specific source
–
P and U-List: off-spec commercial product
 Characteristic
–
Ignitability, Corrosivity, Reactivity, Toxicity
 Cradle
to Grave
Hazardous Material Legislation
EPAs CERCLA Regulations 1980
The Super Fund
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Regulations require reporting
spills of hazardous chemicals to
National Response Center
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Determines who pays for cleanup of hazardous waste sites
Hazardous Waste Operations and
Emergency Response
29 CFR 1910.120(a)
Who is covered under this rule?
Anyone who is:
1)
Cleaning up hazardous waste sites
2)
Working with hazardous waste at TSD’s
3)
Responding to emergencies involving
hazardous material releases.
HAZWOPER REGULATIONS
OSHAs Hazardous Waste and
Emergency Response Standard
1910.120
Hazardous waste site
clean-up
operations
Paragraphs (b) - (o)
RCRA hazardous waste
operations at TSDs
Paragraph (p)
Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Release
Paragraph (q)
HAZWOPER REGULATIONS
29 CFR 1910.120(b)-(o)
b) Safety and health program
c) Site characterization and analysis
d) Site control
e) Training
HAZWOPER REGULATIONS
29 CFR 1910.120(b)-(o)
f) Medical surveillance
g) Engineering controls, work practices, &
personal protective equipment
h) Monitoring
i)
Informational programs
HAZWOPER REGULATIONS
29 CFR 1910.120(b)-(o)
j)
k)
l)
Handling drums and containers
Decontamination
Emergency response by employees at
waste sites
m) Illumination
n) Sanitation
o) New technology
HAZWOPER REGULATIONS
29 CFR 1910.120
Appendices
Appendix A - Personal Protective
Equipment Test Methods
Appendix B - General descriptions and
discussion of levels of
protection and protective
gear
Appendix C - Compliance Guidelines
Appendix D - References
Appendix E - Guidelines for Training